Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 284 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False

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